MANILA, Philippines — Amid continuing tensions with China in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared on Tuesday that the Philippines remains committed to peace but will never compromise its sovereignty or abandon its national dignity. He made the remarks during the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony

COTABATO CITY – Police officers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been ordered to remain non-partisan as security preparations intensify for the region’s historic parliamentary elections on September 14. Brig. Gen. Christopher Abecia, Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro (PRO-BAR) director, reminded all police personnel to uphold impartiality and professionalism throughout the election period,

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday evacuated two injured Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel from Ayungin Shoal despite what it said were blocking maneuvers by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, as the military accused the Chinese Embassy of releasing an edited video that distorted the latest confrontation in the

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 7 impounded 21 vehicles for operating illegal public transport services between July 16 and 21, 2026. Enforcers flagged the vehicles during a series of sweeps across North Cebu, Lapu-Lapu City, and the South Road Properties (SRP) as part of an ongoing crackdown on colorum units.

An unexploded vintage bomb was recovered Monday afternoon, July 20, after construction workers reportedly unearthed it during an ongoing road project in the City of Naga, southern Cebu.

A “bopol” (colloquial term for “dim-witted”) senator-judge drew criticism on Tuesday from Sen. Panfilo Lacson,

MANILA, Philippines—Marking Zero HIV Stigma Day, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday sounded the alarm on persistent stigma that continues to prevent many from getting tested and accessing life-saving treatment. “While awareness of HIV has significantly improved over the years, the specific challenge of stigmatization for those living with HIV still persists,” said

MANILA, Philippines — The bank records of Vice President Sara Duterte, which the Senate impeachment court will subpoena, could reveal a broader and more detailed financial picture than the transaction summaries previously submitted by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), according to Rep. Leila de Lima, a member of the House prosecution panel. De Lima said

Statement of Malacañang on Overseas Trip of VP Sara Duterte MALACAÑANG – The Palace confirmed approving the overseas trip of Vice President Sara Duterte which runs from July 16 to 31. Vice Pres. Sara Duterte has long been criticized about her frequent trips abroad. The Vice President previously claimed that no government funds are used ... Read more

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